New rail link between Oslo and the Port of Gothenburg

A new weekly rail shuttle service has commenced, providing Oslo and Norway with a “rapid, dependable, climate-smart link to the largest port in Scandinavia”. The service is can transfer 2,000 trucks from road to rail, with a resulting reduction in carbon emissions of over 700,000 kg per year.

Claes Sundmark, Vice President, Business Area Container, RoRo & Rail at the Gothenburg Port Authority, said: “Somewhat boastfully we usually say that we are the largest port in Norway thanks to the substantial flows of Norwegian import and export goods that pass through the Port of Gothenburg. This potential is set to increase even further with a highly skilled rail operator that is bringing a much sought-after solution to market.”

The new shuttle service has been launched by the Norwegian rail operator Cargonet and it will initially operate once a week in each direction between Oslo and the Port of Gothenburg.

Erik Røhne, Cargonet Chief Executive, said: “Our experience is that demand for an environmentally friendly transport solution between Oslo and the Port of Gothenburg has increased in recent years. With our broad range of services we can ensure effective transport to and from all the major cities in Norway and we are extremely pleased that we can now offer our customers this service all the way down to Gothenburg.”

For more information visit www.portofgothenburg.com

21st September 2020